Summer Floodin’, Education Budgets, and Supreme Court Roundup
It’s that time of the week again — time for the Friday news roundup! This week the City Cast Madison crew is here to give you the (soggy) details on this week’s flooding, explain some highs and lows happening around education funding, and give you the scoop on the latest decisions from the Wisconsin Supreme Court. Plus, don’t get stuck in Morgan Wallen traffic this weekend.
Mentioned on the show:
Get Your Home in Tip Top Shape This Spring [ 🎧City Cast Madison]
Are You Prepared for Severe Weather in Madison? [🎧City Cast Madison]
Message from UW leadership on budget reductions [UW-Madison]
Federal Funding Cuts Could Be “Disastrous” for UW [🎧City Cast Madison]
It’s Crunch Time For the Wisconsin Supreme Court [🎧City Cast Madison]
Beach & Lake Water Quality [PHMDC]
Street Closures and Parking Restrictions for Morgan Wallen Concerts at Camp Randall Stadium [City of Madison]
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